Junior Estimator: Build Your Costing Career

Brosnan; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Ongoing training and support

Health, Life, Trauma & Income Protec

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Brosnan is seeking an Estimator to work with preconstruction and estimation teams to prepare accurate and competitive tenders for diverse projects in Auckland. You will measure and price works, develop cost estimates, and gather supplier quotations, under guidance from senior estimators.

This role offers exposure to multiple trades and opportunities to refine estimating processes. With 2+ years in construction estimating or quantity surveying, you will contribute to improving accuracy, build

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in construction estimating or quantity surveying.
• Strong numerical, analytical and attention-to-detail skills.
• Good written and verbal communication with merchants, suppliers and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Measure and price retained works from first principles (demolition, concrete, carpentry).
• Prepare detailed measures and schedules across multiple trade packages for tenders.
• Develop first-principles rate build-ups (labour, materials, plant, productivity).
• Obtain quotations, review pricing for scope gaps and risks, and support tender clarifications.

Skills

Construction estimating

Quantity surveying

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

National Diploma in Quantity Surveying

Relevant tertiary qualification

Tools

CostX

Job description

Brosnan is seeking an Estimator to work with preconstruction and estimation teams to prepare accurate and competitive tenders for diverse projects in Auckland. You will measure and price works, develop cost estimates, and gather supplier quotations, under guidance from senior estimators.

This role offers exposure to multiple trades and opportunities to refine estimating processes. With 2+ years in construction estimating or quantity surveying, you will contribute to improving accuracy, build